gravy

[Connemmara]

Anybody tell me how to make nice gravy if you have not roasted any beef. I make it with oxo and gravy granules but it is very salty

[kjc]

bisto gravy powder is the best. In a brown box.
Mix 4 heaped tablespoons in a pan with a little bit of water to a paste, then add a pint of cold water and bring to the boil stiring all the time. depending on how thick you want it you can always add more water to thin it out.

[Jugglering]

I agree with kjc about Bisto powder - as it's veggie you can use it for veggie dishes too (the granules are not veggie btw). I make up mine like kjc does but instead of plain water, I make up some veg stock by dissolving some tomato pur�e in hot water, adding some boullion or a veg stock cube and some mixed herbs and letting them rehydrate for a few minutes, then gently heating up the stock. Add the bisto paste when the water is boiling and stir well.

[chinadog]

Add a tablespoon of Sage and Onion stuffing straight from the packet as you're making the gravy, delish!

[Brooksy]

Since 1994 when Gary Rhodes book, Rhodes around Britain (following the TV series) came out, I`ve followed his recommendation & used Crosse & Blackwells packet Bonne Cuisine gravies with great success. The two are Madeira Wine gravy (very dark) & White Wine gravy. I still make traditional gravy from a beef roast.

[curlyfilm]

make it semi properly!!!!!

add a good splash of oil ( about 3-4 tablespoons) to a saucepam, heat...
add flour to its a paste, and cook on medium heat until its brown,
now add water slowly whisking in, until its the consistancy of good gravy! some like it thin others thick!!!

add about 2-3 knorr beef stock cubes,
or fresh beef stock if you made some!
a splash of gravy browning,
and simmer for at leats half hour.....

add red wine or rosemary or roasted garlic.....if you like!!!

[ummmm]

Hey Curly :-)

[Connemmara]

thanks everybody - will take your ideas on board. I knew about the bisto (ord) but I always thought it tasteless. but will try again. ta ra

[tamborine]

Melt lard add flour & stir to cream. Add veg water and drop of beer. Use browning for colour & add salt to taste.